Overview: “When Life Gives You Tangerines” Kdrama (also known as “You Were Fooled”) is a Netflix original drama series that released on March 7, 2025 and starring IU, Park Bo Gum, Moon So Ri and Park Hae Joon. It will tell the love story of Ae Soon and Gwan Shik who are from Jeju Island.

Genre | Romance, Slice of Life |
Episodes | 16 |
Watch Online* | Netflix |
Director | Kim Won Suk |
Scriptwriter | Im Sang Choon |
Air Time & Schedule | 4 Episodes every Friday |
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Synopsis
“When Life Gives You Tangerines” Korean drama tells the love story of Ae Soon and Gwan Shik who are from Jeju Island.
Gwang Shik is of quiet personality who is inexperienced in love and romance. He silently loves Ae Soon and can do anything for her. However, he doesn’t know what to do when she cries or laughs. He couldn’t express his emotions well.
On the other hand, Ae Soon is of opposite personality. She doesn’t hide her feelings. She is rebellious and bold in nature, but still gets nervous. Ae Soon wants to become a poet; however, she wasn’t able to go to school due to financial conditions. However, she has a positive attitude.
Main Cast & Characters
- IU as O Ae Sun (Young adult)
- Park Bo Gum as Yang Gwan Sik (Young adult)
- Moon So Ri as O Ae Sun (Middle-age)
- Park Hae Joon as Yang Gwan Sik (Middle-age)
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Notes & Facts
- IU earlier starred in Korean drama “Hotel Del Luna” (2019).
- Park Bo Gum earlier starred in Korean drama “Record of Youth” (2020).
- Moon So Ri earlier starred in Korean drama “Hellbound Season 2” (2024).
- Park Hae Joon earlier starred in Korean drama “The 8 Show” (2024).
- “When Life Gives You Tangerines” is planned to be released in 190 countries in 2024.
- The drama is divided into 4 parts and each part has 4 episodes.
- The drama is scheduled to release a new part every Friday.
Trailers & Clips
This is the official trailer of “When Life Gives You Tangerines,” which shows a very adventurous, joyful, romance and life journey of Ae Sun and Gwan Shik.
*Drama is subject to regional availability.